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Tremolite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Phlogopite and Tremolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Tough   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.95-3.07   
2.78-2.85   

Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
None, Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}   
Perfect basal (001)   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

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Tremolite and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tremolite and Phlogopite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Tremolite and Phlogopite chemical formula.

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Tremolite and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tremolite and Phlogopite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tremolite and Phlogopite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tremolite is 2.78-2.85 whereas that of Phlogopite is 2.78-2.85.

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